Dear Members, QUFA Executive Committee Elections: Nominations are open for some Executive positions. Election or acclamation will take place at the Spring General Meeting on April 15. If you’re curious about how to get more involved with QUFA, either on the Executive or through other bodies, please read the “Get → Learn More

Dear Members, Tuition Support Plan Benefits Deadline: The deadline to submit an application is February 28. More information may be found on the Human Resources website.  Click here. Open QUFA Council Meeting: Principal Patrick Deane will be attending the February QUFA Council meeting for an open consultation about the future → Learn More

Dear Members, Important Benefits Deadlines: Childcare Support Plan – The deadline to submit an application is February 1. More information and the application form may be found on the Human Resources website. Click here. Fund for Scholarly Research and Creative Work and Professional Development (Adjuncts) – The deadline to submit → Learn More

Dear Members, Open QUFA Council Meeting: Principal Patrick Deane will be attending the December Council meeting to talk about his Report on the Conversation.  We encourage you to join us on December 8, 2020 (1 pm – 2:30 pm). RSVP to ep43@queensu.ca by noon on December 8, 2020 to receive → Learn More

Dear Members, QUFA Lunch and Learn – Managing Conflict with Email: November 25, 2020 (12-1pm). RSVP to Elizabeth Polnicky ep43@queensu.ca by November 23, 2020 to receive Zoom details. Click here for more information. Open QUFA Council Meeting: Principal Patrick Deane will be attending the December QUFA Council meeting to talk → Learn More

Dear Members, Virtual Member Town Hall 2020: Date and Zoom details to follow – Join QUFA for a check in about the Fall Term in these unusual times.  We look forward to hearing how things are going. QUFA Lunch and Learn – Communicating Effectively with a Dispersed/Distanced Team: October 27, → Learn More

Dear Members, The QUFA Digest resumes with the new term. For new QUFA members, the Digest is a short list of events, or details we believe will be of interest to you. QUFA Lunch and Learn – Facilitating Effective Virtual Meetings: September 28, 2020 (12 pm – 1 pm). Join us → Learn More

QUFA Event: Freedom of Speech – Please join us on April 2 at 2pm, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, to hear Michael Lynk speak.  Save the date!  More information to follow by email. QUFA Open Council Meeting – Ann Tierney and Stephanie Simpson will join us on April 15 between 3-5pm, → Learn More

1. Nominations are now open for some Executive Committee positions. As well, the Nominations Committee is looking for 2 members who are not on QUFA Council or Executive to serve on the committee and help with contacting potential QUFA volunteers. Please contact Jordan Morelli (VP) at morelli@queensu.ca or Leslie Jermyn → Learn More

1. QUFA Annual Lecture: Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaigns – Lessons from the University of California. Save the date and join us on January 30 from 3-5:30 pm in the George Teves Room at the University Club. For more information please see https://www.qufa.ca/event/divestment-queens-and-climate-change-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-at-queens/  All are welcome to attend this free event! → Learn More